To recap, a “recognition” of a “state” of Palestine without simultaneous sanctions and repercussions on Israel for its continuous violations of international law and for its war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza – becomes an empty, symbolic gesture. We have had enough of empty words.

The appeal urges the EU to freeze the “association agreement” with Israel. That deal, which entered into force in 2000, facilitates largely unrestricted trade between the EU and Israel and allows Israel to participate in a wide range of the Union’s programs.